Processing structural material approaching 20 inches in size requires a bandsaw designed for more than conventional shop cutoff work. The FMB Olimpus 1 bandsaw provides a large cutting envelope for substantial metal sections, including structural beams, rectangular tubing, and heavy fabrication stock. Its industrial configuration supports manufacturers preparing oversized components for machinery, structural assemblies, and other applications where material dimensions exceed the capabilities of smaller bandsaws.
Olimpus 1 Features:
The Olimpus 1 is a 20 inch structural bandsaw designed to accommodate large metal sections that exceed the cutting capacity of conventional fabrication equipment. Its expanded cutting envelope provides the clearance required for substantial structural profiles, heavy-wall tubing, and other oversized workpieces. This makes the machine suitable for manufacturers processing large material cross sections as part of equipment construction, structural fabrication, and industrial component production.
Large structural members introduce demanding cutting conditions because blade engagement can change considerably throughout the workpiece. Wide flanges, thick material walls, and varying section geometries require careful consideration of blade selection, cutting speed, and feed conditions. The FMB Olimpus 1 bandsaw provides the capacity needed for these applications, allowing operators to establish cutting parameters appropriate to the material and cross-sectional geometry.
As a large section cutoff saw, the Olimpus 1 supports the initial material preparation required before welding, machining, and assembly. Cutting oversized stock to the required length is an important step in manufacturing machine frames, structural supports, heavy equipment components, and industrial fabrications. The machine’s substantial cutting envelope allows these larger workpieces to be processed within a dedicated metal sawing operation.
| Cutting Capacity | 0° | Bundle |
| Round | 20 in | — |
| Rectangle | 17-3/4 x 29-1/2 in | 17 x 26-1/2 in |
| Square | 18 x 18 in | — |
| Blade Size | 17 ft 11 in x 1-1/2 in x .050 in |
| Blade Speed | 52–394 FPM |
| Saw Motor Power | 5.5 HP |
| Voltages | 220V/3PH, 440V/3PH |
| Footprint | 114 x 59 in |
| Weight | 4,665 lbs |
A semi-automatic structural bandsaw for large sections, the Pat Mooney Olimpus 1 is designed around angled I-beams and channels. The model’s specific motion and capacity are more important than the family name alone.
The FMB Olimpus 1 is a semi-automatic structural bandsaw with a vertical-tilt-frame format. The layout keeps long structural sections stationary while the saw frame establishes the cut angle. A complete application review includes stock geometry, material grade, required cut or feature locations, cycle volume, clamping surfaces, infeed support, and the method used to remove the finished part.
Applications commonly evaluated for this model include:
The machine layout supports broad or heavy fabricated work within its published envelope.
Powered or hydraulic head motion manages the cut through changing cross-sections.
The work zone is arranged for profiles, panels, beams, channels, or grating.
Clamping and support must match stock geometry, weight, and cut angle.
The vertical saw frame tilts while the beam, channel, or tube stays aligned on the support line.
It avoids swinging a long workpiece across the floor each time the cut angle changes.
I-beams, channels, rectangular tube, square tube, and related structural profiles are typical candidates.
Confirm angle-specific capacity, blade clearance, vise position, frame sweep, support spacing, and finished-part removal.
Olimpus 1 focuses on tilted-frame miter cutting; Olimpus 2 is the straight-cut configuration for large structural sections.